Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHERLAND SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
208
Total Quantity
14.8K
NHS Cost
£312
vs National Avg
-10.7%
HIGHERLAND SURGERY prescribed 208 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £312 to the NHS. This is 10.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 208 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,788 |
| Total NHS Cost | £312 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 208 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -10.7% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.